Rossetts Mercedes Motoring Towards Net Zero At the same time, Mercedes-Benz announces an all-electric version of the popular Sprinter, local Mercedes-Benz dealership Rossetts has electrified their premises using green energy, making strides towards becoming a net zero motoring business. Published: 10 May 2023
Drivers Warned About Emergency Alert Siren in April Motorists across the UK have been warned that the government will be testing a new emergency alert system via mobile phones on April 23rd. Experts predict that without prior warning, the alert could startle motorists on the roads and potentially cause chaos. Published: 20 April 2023
Logistics UK Wants MOT Test to Lock at 3 Years Recent government plans to change the length of time between a vehicle being registered and requiring an MOT has created some controversy, with Logistics UK urging the UK government to maintain the current rules and regulations. They feel that a one-year increase would not be suitable for a lot of high-mileage vehicles. They also feel that vans would be unfairly impacted, as they are technically classed in the same way as cars regarding regulations. Published: 20 April 2023
Around 3,000 kilometers covered completely electrically: eActros 300 as a tractor unit glides from the Arctic Circle to Stuttgart Leinfelden-Echterdingen – Driving a battery-electric heavy-duty distribution truck from the Arctic Circle to Stuttgart is something special – even for experienced developers. In future, customers are not likely to use the Mercedes-Benz eActros 300 as a tractor unit for this kind of a long journey. Published: 20 April 2023
Rossetts wins Mercedes Vans Dealer of the Year 2022 Service leader: Rossetts Commercials Dealer Principal Richard Wheeler, centre, receives the award with, from left, host presenter Cameron Goodall, Mercedes-Benz Vans UK Managing Director Robert Veit, Sales Director Sarah Palfreyman, Chief Financial Officer David Nogossek, and Operations Director Simon Neill Published: 21 March 2023
THE NEW ESPRINTER: THE MOST VERSATILE AND EFFICIENT MERCEDES-BENZ EVAN OF ALL TIME With greater efficiency, range and load capacity, the new eSprinter will underline the Mercedes-Benz future claim to "Lead in Electric Drive" in around 60 markets. Published: 14 March 2023
Mercedes-Benz Trucks teams up with Microlise to offer easy, low-cost SmartFlow app access Operators of Mercedes-Benz Actros trucks with the manufacturer’s innovative Multimedia Cockpit can now download market-leading Microlise SmartFlow work management software directly into their cabs. Published: 14 March 2023
Local Authorities Pressured to Check Charge Points For Commercial Vehicles Local authorities across the UK are being urged to check that their new electric charge points are suitable for use with electric vans, as the Government has recently announced a fresh battery of funding for councils. Published: 14 March 2023
Delays on the EU Entry/Exit System Until the End of 2023 The delay on the EU Entry/Exit System has been hailed as good news for coach and haulier companies as it gives them time to prepare properly for the changes. Initially had been due to come into force in May 2023, but it has now been pushed back until the end of the year. Published: 20 February 2023